Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV7 · Shropshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV15 · Shropshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bridgnorth has less crime — 2 vs 11 incidents in April 2026.
Albrighton recorded substantially more crime than Bridgnorth in April 2026 — 11 incidents compared to 2, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Albrighton sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (6) and Drugs (2), while Bridgnorth has more Weapons possession (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bridgnorth recorded fewer crimes than Albrighton — 2 vs 11 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Bridgnorth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Albrighton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Drugs while Bridgnorth had more Weapons possession. Overall, Bridgnorth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 11).